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174. The Roaring Twenties: Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits

June 23, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 23, 2011

The Bata Shoe Museum celebrates “The Roaring Twenties” with a focus on the wardrobe of the “New Woman” – particularly “heels, hemlines and high spirits.” The 1920s saw shorter hemlines, and as such, stylish shoes became a decided fashion statement and a necessity for any woman wanting to make a lasting impression. Footwear was influenced by the modernity of the post-war era; cinemas and jazz clubs became fashionable, world travel became more accessible, and the “flapper” style defined the generation.

The Roaring Twenties: Heels, Hemlines and High Spirits is open until June 2012; admission is $14, which gives you access to the entire Bata Shoe Museum. For more information on the exhibit and the museum, including hours of operation, go to www.batashoemuseum.ca.

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173. Seafood for Thought

June 22, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 22, 2011

If you love seafood, learn how you can love the planet without compromising your appetite for your favourite food! Seafood for Thought will help you to learn about how your seafood choices can protect the health of soil, water and ocean wildlife, all while fundraising for the Toronto Zoo! You’ll have the opportunity to sample delicious seafood prepared by some of Toronto’s best chefs, not to mention a chocolate fountain, wine pairings, and a chance to meet some of the Toronto Zoo’s residents. Participating chefs include Ted Corrado of c5 Resturant, Afrim Pristine from the Cheese Boutique, Michael Wilson of Crush Wine Bar, , Kevin McKenna of Globe Bistro, and many more!

Tickets for Seafood for Thought are $85/$150 per couple; to purchase tickets by phone, call 416-392-9114 between 9:40am and 4:30pm from Monday to Friday. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the Toronto Zoo’s Conservation Fund. Learn more at the Toronto Zoo’s website.

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172. National Aboriginal Day at Fort York

June 21, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 21, 2011

National Aboriginal organizations and the Government of Canada have designated June 21, “National Aboriginal Day.” It’s no coincidence that this celebrated day falls at the same time of the summer solstice; for generations, many Aboriginal groups have celebrated their heritage when Spring gives way to Summer.

Fort York’s celebrations include a spiritual ceremony in honour of the summer solstice, conducted by a native elder. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in this Aboriginal ceremony, learn more about the spiritual traditions of the First Nations people, and enjoy music and Aboriginal food.

Admission to Fort York is free today; for more information, go to www.fortyork.ca.

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171. Intro to Canoeing & Humber River Spring Adventure

June 20, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 20, 2011

Today’s the last day of Spring – celebrate the end of the season of rain and the beginning of the hot Toronto weather with Toronto Adventure’s Intro to Canoeing & Humber River Spring Adventure!

Learn how to paddle on Toronto’s own Humber River – you’ll get basic paddling instructions before you’re launched in your canoe, then your experienced guides will introduce you to the scenic River. By the end of the tour, you’ll be comfortable in a canoe on calm water (perfect practice for upcoming weekends in the Muskokas!), you’ll have seen plenty of wildlife, and you may even have met some adventurous fellow city-dwellers!

The Intro to Canoeing & Humber River Spring Adventure is $50 per paddler + HST; to book, go to http://torontoadventures.ca, click on “Intro To Kayaking and Canoeing,” and follow the registration instructions.

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170. Visit Ontario Place

June 19, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 19, 2011

Ontario Place is celebrating 40 years of fun by offering free admission this summer! There’ll be live performances at the park’s three main stages, a new acrobatics show to enjoy, and of course, fireworks on Canada Day – and it’s all free! Rides and attractions are “pay-as-you play;” for the best value purchase a “Play All Summer Pass” for $39 each (when a minimum of four passes are purchased), and get all the Ontario Place you can handle, all summer long! You can also buy a “Play All Day Pass” if you only plan on spending the day at Ontario Place.

In addition to rides and water slides, Ontario Place features a new Cinesphere IMAX 3D theatre, pedal boats, mini-golf course and an arcade. The whole family can celebrate the end of school (only a few more days!) – there’s something for everyone at Ontario Place! For more information, or to purchase passes online, go to www.ontarioplace.com.

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169. St. Lawrence Market Strawberry Festival

June 18, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 18, 2011

Strawberries are a sure sign of summer, so head on over to the St. Lawrence Market to celebrate with the Market’s annual Strawberry Festival! Today from 10am until 1pm, you’ll have the opportunity to sample chocolate-dipped strawberries, grown by the Market’s farmers (well, the strawberries are grown by the farmers – the chocolate isn’t quite so home grown!) This annual festival is free, so revel in the taste of summer!

For more information go to www.stlawrencemarket.com!

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168. Taste of Little Italy

June 17, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 17, 2011

One of the most delicious events of the year, the 12th Annual Taste of Little Italy gets started today! Continuing until Sunday, June 19th, this much-anticipated event takes place on College Street between Bathurst and Shaw. Catch musical performances, enjoy the wares of crafters/artisans, and of course, don’t miss your opportunity to taste the well-loved food of the Little Italy neighbourhood! Participating restaurants include Teatro, I Feel Like Crepe, La Forchetta Ristorante, Urban Thai, Golden Wheat Bakery and Pasta, LOL and many more!

For more information on Taste of Little Italy, go to www.tasteoflittleitaly.ca.

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167. Hands on cooking class: Double Duty – The Whole Chicken

June 16, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 16, 2011

What’s the best way to eat gourmet meals while sticking to a grocery budget? By using one ingredient in multiple different ways! In this “hands on cooking class,” Chef Geraldine Cutajar will teach you how you can use a chicken to make multiple different meals. Learn how to make a perfectly roasted chicken, which can then be used to make chicken stock and a delicious roasted chicken salad!

The two-hour cooking class is hosted by the St. Lawrence Market Kitchen, and starts at 6pm. To register, call 416-860-0727, or email kitchen@stlawrencemarket.com. This class is $65 per person.

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166. Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly

June 15, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 15, 2011

Ever wonder which snake has the longest fangs? Or what the difference is between venom and poison? You’ll find the answers to these questions and many others at the Ontario Science Centre’s exhibition, Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly.

At this exhibition you’ll come eye-to-eye with living reptiles from all corners of the earth; meet deadly snakes, brightly coloured lizards. and even alligators and crocodiles! You’ll learn interesting reptile facts, and grow to appreciate this often misunderstood class of creatures.

Reptiles: The Beautiful and the Deadly continues until September 5, 2011. Entrance to this exhibit is included in the admission to the Ontario Science Centre ($20 for adults, $13 for kids, and $16 for students, youths, and seniors). Enjoy this and other Ontario Science Centre exhibits from 10am until 5pm every day of the week. For more information, go to www.ontariosciencecentre.ca!

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165. Women Fully Clothed: Older & Hotter

June 14, 2011 Heikki Walden

June 14, 2011

The sequel to the hilarious “Women Fully Clothed,” “Women Fully Clothed: Older and Hotter” presents Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek, called “the funniest women in Canada” by Eugene Levy. The show explores everything from mother/daughter relationships to cross-border shopping to craft shows, making the ordinary extraordinarily funny!

“Women Fully Clothed: Older and Hotter” starts today at the Royal Alexandra Theatre and continues until June 19th. Tonight’s performance is at 7:30pm; tickets range in price from $39 to $64. For more information or to purchase tickets, check out www.mirvish.com/shows/womenfulyclothed!